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Beginner
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0.8m
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0.8m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia
Other names: English lavender, Lavandula vera, Lavandula officinalis, Old English lavender
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Genus: Lavandula
Species: L. angustifolia - L. angustifolia is a bushy, compact evergreen shrub with narrow, grey-green leaves. In summer it bears spikes of fragrant, deep blue-purple flowers.
Lavandula angustifolia is: Evergreen
Flower: Blue, Grey in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons
Fragrance: The flowers are highly scented. Good for drying.
Habit: Bushy, Clump-forming
Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.8m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flavouring food and drinks, Garden edging, Gravel, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Does best in a sheltered position.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Sheltered |
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Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Paula moynihan
I want to create a continuous lavender border along a border down a drive. How far apart should I plant them in order to get a boarder without gaps?
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- Posted: Thu. 21st April 2011 07:34
- Last reply: Thu. 21st April 2011 20:44
Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
Lavender much favoured by bees for nectar and pollen. The seeds will attract birds. Lavender has traditionally been used in pot-pourri, herb pillows and in small muslin bags to put between clean linen or to infuse bathwater. It is regarded as having relaxing properties, which may aid sleep and help soothe away tension headaches. It can be used like bay leaves to infuse lamb, or flavour jams and jellies.
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- Posted: Fri. 5th June 2009 20:35
Comment from
Nicola
Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender) has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 20:58
Comment from
Mari Karkkainen
Scent of lavender is very relaxing and it has been used for relaxing bubble baths and massage oils. Using fresh lavender flowers and infusing them in hot water you can make you own bed time tea to help you wind down after busy day. Easy and cost effective.
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- Posted: Fri. 15th May 2009 13:24
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